Can I Breastfeed My Husband in Islam? Find Out Here!
Can I Breastfeed My Husband in Islam? ~ Hi, dear readers! In this article, I will address an important topic that is significant for all Muslims, particularly married couples. The focus of this article is on the subject of breastfeeding one's husband. While I won't delve into the explicit details, I trust you understand what is implied by this term.
Before explaining the Islamic perspective on breastfeeding one's husband, it's essential to note that this discussion is linked to the concept of Mahram in Islamic jurisprudence. For instance, if an adult woman breastfeeds a boy who is not her biological child, the boy can become her Mahram under certain conditions. This means that any possibility of marriage between the boy and the woman or her female relatives would be prohibited once the boy grows up.
Additionally, this topic raises another question: if a woman breastfeeds her husband or an adult male who is not her son, does that man become her Mahram? If you're curious to learn more about these matters, keep reading!
Hadith About Breastfeeding Husband
When we refer to Islamic jurisprudence regarding women breastfeeding their husbands or other adult men, we find differences of opinion among scholars. These differences stem from two hadiths, which may initially seem to convey conflicting meanings.
Can a Husband Drink Breast Milk of Wife in Islam?
Here are the two hadiths:
First Hadith
عَنْ عَائِشَةَ رَضِيَ اللهُ عَنْهَا أَنَّ سَالِماً مَوْلَى أَبِيْ حُذَيْفَةَ كَانَ مَعَ أَبِيْ حُذَيْفَةَ وَأَهْلِهِ فِيْ بَيْتِهِمْ . فَأَتَتْ تَعْنِي اِبْنَةُ سُهَيْلٍ النَّبِيَّ صَلَّى اللهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ فَقَالَتْ : إِنَّ سَالِماً قَدْ بَلَغَ مَا يَبْلُغُ الرِّجَالُ , وَعَقَلَ مَا عَقَلُوْا , وَإِنَّهُ يَدْخُلُ عَلَيْنَا , وَإِنِّي أَظُنُّ أَنَّ فِيْ نَفْسِ أَبِيْ حُذَيْفَةَ مِنْ ذَلِكَ شَيْئًا . فَقَالَ لَهَا النَّبِيُّ صَلَّى اللهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ : أَرْضِعِيْهِ تَحْرُمِيْ عَلَيْهِ وَيَذْهَبُ الَّذِيْ فِيْ نَفْسِ أَبِيْ حُذَيْفَةَ . فَرَجَعَتْ فَقَالَتْ : إِنِّي قَدْ أَرْضَعْتُهُ فَذَهَبَ الَّذِيْ فِيْ نَفْسِ أَبِيْ حُذَيْفَةَ
Aisha (may Allah be pleased with her) narrated that Salim, the freed slave of Abu Hudhaifah, lived with Abu Hudhaifah and his family. Suhail's daughter approached the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) and said: "Salim has reached adulthood like other men and is capable of understanding like them. He regularly visits us, and I sense that my husband, Abu Hudhaifah, feels uneasy about it." The Prophet (peace be upon him) replied, "Breastfeed him so that he becomes your Mahram and Abu Hudhaifah's feelings will be alleviated." She then returned and said, "I have breastfed him, and Abu Hudhaifah's concerns are gone."
Second Hadith
عَنْ أُمِّ سَلَمَةَ رَضِيَ اللهُ عَنْهَا قَالَتْ : قَالَ رَسُوْلُ اللهُ صَلَّى اللهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ : لَا يُحَرِّمُ مِنَ الرَّضَاعَةِ إِلَّا مَا فَتَقَ الْأَمْعَاءَ فِيْ الثَّدْيِ وَ كَانَ قَبْلَ الْفِطَامِ
Umm Salamah (may Allah be pleased with her) narrated that the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) said: "Breastfeeding does not make someone a Mahram unless the milk enters the intestines and it occurs before weaning."
Islamic Opinions About Breastfeeding One's Husband
Dear readers, there are some key points we need to understand from these two hadiths:
- The first hadith shows that Abu Hudhaifah's wife breastfed Salim, an adult male who was not her Mahram. As a result, Salim's status changed, and he became her Mahram. However, this incident was a special exception granted by the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) and does not apply universally.
- A woman may breastfeed an adult male, but this act will not make him her Mahram. If this occurs, it should not be done directly (as with an infant). Instead, the milk should be expressed into a cup or container and consumed in that manner. However, even with this condition, the man's status will not change to become her Mahram.
- If a woman breastfeeds a child under two years old (the standard weaning period), and the milk enters the child's stomach (through nursing), the child becomes her Mahram. This requires a minimum of three instances of breastfeeding, though scholars differ on the exact number required. Some say three times, while others say it must continue until the child is full.
Conclusion: Can I Breastfeed My Husband in Islam?
Taking all these points into account, the answer to the question, "Can I breastfeed my husband in Islam?" is:
Islam allows a woman to breastfeed her husband, but it will not change his status to become her Mahram. It can be done in any appropriate manner, though direct breastfeeding (as with a child) is discouraged.
Final Words
Dear readers, I hope this article has clarified the topic, Can I Breastfeed My Husband in Islam? If you have further questions or need more information, feel free to ask!
May this knowledge be beneficial! Ameen. See you in the next article!
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